SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 42

SSC MTS - 25 July 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q42

‘Maach’ is the traditional theatre form of which Indian state?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Madhya Pradesh.

  • 'Maach' is a form of folk theatre from the Malwa region of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
  • Traditionally, it is performed around the Indian festival of Holi.
  • It is also believed that maach originated to entertain the local communities as there was no other mode of entertainment available at those times.